403

Forbidden

Description

The client does not have access rights to the content; that is, it is unauthorized, so the server is refusing to give the requested resource. Unlike 401 Unauthorized, the client's identity is known to the server.

HTTP Status Codes Details

Status Code
403
Status Name
Forbidden
Class
4xx
Common Usage
Yes

Common Scenarios

  • Client request errors
  • Authentication issues

Handling Recommendations

  • Validate client input
  • Provide clear error messages

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